Russian Bombers Escorted out of Alaskan Airspace by NATO Jets

Why is Russia intent on antagonizing the US? Couple of fly-bys over two aircraft carriers and now two long range bombers in Alaskan airspace. This is why NATO cannot trust Russia if we use it for logistical purpose for the war in Afghanistan. Reuters

MOSCOW (Reuters) - NATO forces sent jets to escort two Russian long-range air force bombers patrolling neutral skies near Alaska on Wednesday, Russian news agencies quoted the defense ministry as saying.

Russia's military has resumed its Cold War practice of flying regular patrols far beyond its borders, and in the last year has also sent turbo-prop Tu-95s over U.S. naval aircraft carriers and the Pacific island of Guam.

Accompanied by two Il-78 refueling tankers, the two Tu-95 "Bear" bombers flew for 15 hours over the Arctic and Pacific oceans, Interfax news agency quoted Russian Air Force spokesman Alexander Drobyshevsky as saying.